The idea behind the building envelope is simple: keep what’s inside in and what’s outside out. Sounds easy enough. The challenge is getting all the layered components required to create that barrier to work as a cohesive unit. Another challenge…

The Climate Mobilization Act - Local Law 97 (LL97) was passed by the New York City Council and went into effect on November 15, 2019 as part of New York City's Green New Deal. This legislation sets limits on greenhouse…

Traditional Facade options such as stucco, brick, fiber cement, and stucco have been used for exterior insulation and finishing for years. Although they present diverse design capabilities, the weight of these materials either takes a toll on the building structures…

Properly installed liquid-applied air and water-resistive barriers (AWRB) provide all the applicable performance and installation requirements for air and water resistance. An AWRB helps protect the building and its occupants from damaging and unhealthy mold and rot.  Vapor-permeable or impermeable…

StoCast Brick creates a beautiful natural brick appearance to meet nearly any facade’s aesthetic goals to enhance a building’s curb appeal and value. In addition to the collection of 30 standard colors, (StoCast Brick Color Collection) StoCast Brick is also…

A building’s performance and longevity depend significantly on the proper application of insulation. Sufficient insulation will slow heat transfer into and out of the building, save energy and money, and create a comfortable indoor environment.  Builders can choose from several…

Indoor swimming pool rooms, or natatoriums, provide year-round recreational and therapeutic opportunities to benefit hotels, sports clubs, schools, wellness centers, homes, and more. However, the design and products you use for interior pool room construction must meet particular technical requirements…

Modern exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS with drainage) offers architects and designers the extensive design freedom to meet most building owners' aesthetic needs for new construction and renovations while also serving as an energy-efficient building envelope solution. Drainable EIFS…

Durable and robust, tempered or toughened glass can enhance a building's safety and functionality. Fabricators form tempered and toughened glass by heat and chemical treatments, which induces compressive stresses on the glass's surface to increase the glass's strength and safety.…

The increasing demand for new and renovation hospitality construction in the U.S. offers builders a significant opportunity. In a recent U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics, analysts report that hotel construction pipeline projects in the U.S. rose nine…

Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) (with Drainage) is a non-load-bearing wall cladding system consisting of insulation board (continuous insulation) attached to the substrate, air and water-resistive barrier and drainage capability, a reinforced base coat and protective finish. The system…

Throughout its 40+ year history, Sto Corp.’s energy-efficient and easy-to-apply building envelope solutions have provided building professionals with the widest range of aesthetic possibilities on the most complete collection of building envelope solutions. Allowing designers and architects to design sustainable…

Silyl Terminated Polyether (STPE) sealants combine the weather resistance of silicone and the strength of polyurethane to create a long-lasting sealant with superior strength, flexibility, and adhesion. STPE sealant bonds to most construction materials (masonry, stone, concrete, wood, fiber cement,…

Today's designers, architects, contractors, and building owners demand high-performing complete wall systems that combine multiple aesthetics with a high-performing building envelope, typically achieved with various control layers, like those offered by Sto Masonry Veneer Engineered Systems (MVES). Durable and aesthetically…

Intensifying weather conditions, labor shortages, and supply chain issues make planning and completing construction projects on time and budget increasingly challenging. In addition, builders and architects must also strive to accommodate today's demands for more sustainable construction (e.g., energy-efficient, durable,…

Today's building industry must contend with increasing extreme weather events, like tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding, high and low temperature, and wildfires. All of these situations can significantly slow production time and cut the net profits of a building envelope construction project.…

Insulated facade cladding reduces a building's heating and cooling loads, protects the environment, saves money, and makes your building more comfortable. Building professionals typically choose between two types of insulated facade cladding: insulated metal wall panels (IMPs) and exterior insulation…

Innovative, hydrophobic acrylic coatings and finishes enhance an exterior wall's weather resistance and more effectively repel water than traditional paints and coatings by mimicking the waterproofing properties of lotus flowers - by providing the ultimate solution for water damage prevention.…

The construction industry today recognizes the impact of climate science on building design and resilience, regardless of the project's location - hot, cold, moist, dry, marine, etc. conditions. All new and renovation construction must protect the structure and its occupants…

A deep energy retrofit significantly reduces energy use, improves indoor environmental quality, lowers global-warming greenhouse gas emissions, reduces utility and maintenance bills, and increases resale value. However, energy retrofit involves much more than simple weatherization. Deep energy retrofits focus on…

Preserving architectural history by restoring old buildings provides cultural, sustainable, and economic benefits to building owners, the community, and future generations. The restoration of old buildings also protects the environment by reusing existing buildings, lessening landfill waste, and reducing the…

Preserving architecture through facade restoration preserves a region's history, legacy, and culture. Facade restoration also protects the environment by reusing existing structures, lessening landfill waste, and using natural resources. However, while facade restoration encourages the preservation of original materials, building…

The global construction market (including new construction, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs) grew from $14503.87 billion in 2022 to $15461.84 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6 percent. In addition, analysts predict the construction market…

For over 50 years, builders have used exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS) on structures ranging from hi-rise commercial to multi-family buildings. EIFS cladding provides: Fully engineered wall system that includes air and water-resistive barrier and continuous insulation Energy efficiency Fire-resistance…

Prefabricated mega wall panel systems, like StoPanel® Technology prefabricated wall panels, provide builders and architects with a superior and quick solution to many of the challenges of student housing construction. Prefabricated wall panels help ensure the projects meet their timelines…

Commercial building remodeling can improve a building's safety, durability, comfort, efficiency, and aesthetic appeal. It can also take your business to the next level. Commercial building renovation will help attract customers, improve the building's resale value and longevity, and save…